You Can Be 'Green' with Gasoline, Says NADAguides.com
Jul 19, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 19 -- Everybody is going green these days, especially in the automotive world. Hybrid Cars (or Green Cars as they're commonly known) are typically powered by a combination of gasoline engines and electric motors. At certain times, the electric motor "takes over", reducing the energy the gasolin ... Continue reading
Auto Club Offers Tips To Keep Our Highways, Driveways Safe This Summer
Jul 19, 2007
Auto Club Offers Tips To Keep Our Highways, Driveways Safe This Summer NORWALK, Conn., July 19 -- While there may seem to be less traffic on the way to work during the summer, the "traffic" on the sidewalks, road shoulders and even in our driveways increases as children get a break from school and Americans go on vacat ... Continue reading
Fewer Miles Mean More Savings for Car Insurance Holders - VIDEO STORY
Jul 19, 2007
LOS ANGELES - July 19, 2007: Drivers who use OnStar vehicle communication technology can calculate their miles and receive special discounts on their car insurance, General Motors reports. Most insurance companies base coverage rates on the average miles a driver travels each year. In the U.S., the average vehicle trek ... Continue reading
ATV Safety Legislation Introduced by Senator Ted Stevens
Jul 19, 2007
IRVINE, Calif.--The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) endorsed important ATV safety legislation introduced today by Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) and called for its quick enactment by Congress. The âAll-Terrain Vehicle Standards and Compliance Act of 2007â would require all ATV manufacturers, whether ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 18 -- Being among the first to break the mold for Web site design can benefit automakers in establishing their brand identities, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Manufacturer Web Site Branding Study(SM) (MWBS) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050 ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic - ABS Brakes
Jul 18, 2007
Back in 1915 Mary Anderson noticed that streetcar drivers had to open the windows of their cars when it rained. As a solution she invented a swinging arm device with a rubber blade. The hand operated device became know as the windshield wiper. It wasnât long before the idea was adopted by the auto industry, in fac ... Continue reading
Never Bean Done: 17 Iowa Stations Cut Biodiesel Prices
Jul 18, 2007
Select Kum & Go Stations Celebrate 'Biodiesel Appreciation Day' on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 DES MOINES, Iowa, July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even Willie Nelson hasn't come up with a biodiesel promotion this big -- 17 Kum & Go stations in more than a dozen Iowa communities will trim their price of B2 biodiesel by te ... Continue reading
"Spot the Tot" Aims to Reduce Child Deaths From Car Accidents - VIDEO STORY
Jul 18, 2007
DETROIT - July 18, 2007: A new program called "Spot the Tot" has been created to raise awareness about child safety and reduce fatalities resulting from automobile accidents. The program is run by Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors and is designed to educate parents about child safety measures needed both in and ar ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Pump Decals Will Admit 'Hot Fuel' Ripoff to Consumers
Jul 18, 2007
Group Demands the Next Step: Fix the Problem SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ExxonMobil will put decals on its gasolne pumps in California and Arizona acknowledging that "hot fuel" may not deliver the full value of a gallon of gasoline, according to a report in the industry publication Oil Expr ... Continue reading
Offroad.com, Dealsonwheels.com and Recycler.com Team Up to Offer Shopping Info to Car Enthusiasts
Jul 18, 2007
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 17 -- Offroad.com and Recycler.com today announced agreements to add Digital Performance Inc.'s syndicated Marketplace Shopping Guide to their popular web portals. Offroad.com is the leading consumer web site for the off-road industry. Recycler.com is an iconic Southern California classified pu ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Travel to Nation's Capital to Promote Responsible Boost in Fuel Economy
Jul 17, 2007
Dealers Tell Congress that Consumer Needs Should Drive Responsible Fuel Economy Increase WASHINGTON, July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New car and truck dealers from across the country are meeting today with key Members of the House of Representatives in support of efforts to enact reasonable increases in the national ... Continue reading
Car Insurance Rates Continue to Decline in 2007, Reports Insurance.com
Jul 17, 2007
CLEVELAND--Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports that car insurance rates continue to decrease depending on geographical location. The companyâs "2007 Mid-Year Auto Insurance Pricing Report" shows a national decline in annual premiums of 1% or approximately $20 so fa ... Continue reading
Mazda Marks 40 Million Units of Cumulative Vehicle Production in Japan
Jul 17, 2007
HIROSHIMA, Japan, July 16 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today reached 40 million units of cumulative production in Japan during a commemorative ceremony at its Ujina Plant No. 2 near Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima. Mazda's Representative Director, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Hisakazu Imaki, together with ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2007
Toyota, Honda, Ford and Nissan Have the Most Models in the Top 30 of the Automotive Environmental Index WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 16 -- As consumers become more realistic about the fuel efficiency capabilities of hybrid vehicles, the percentage of new-vehicle shoppers who are considering a hybrid has declined, acc ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Hosts First-Ever Teen Driving Safety Summit in an Effort to Save Lives on America's Roads
Jul 16, 2007
Over 45,000 people in the United States die each year due to automotive- related accidents DETROIT, July 16 -- In its quest to improve teenage driver safety in America, AutoWeek magazine will host its inaugural Teen Driving Safety Summit, in partnership with Dodge, on August 28, 2007, at Oakland University in Rochester ... Continue reading
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